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How many Howell County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022?

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Clifton \"Clif\" M. Smart III, President | Missouri State University-West Plains

Clifton \"Clif\" M. Smart III, President | Missouri State University-West Plains

In 2022, 5% of Howell County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 18 men and 14 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Howell County paid a total of $410,639 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that basketball was the most popular sport played, followed by volleyball.

Students who play sports often have higher graduation rates than non-athletes. More female than male athletes graduate.

The average institutional gift aid for student-athletes is $17,000, with 80% of them receive some kind of academic grant or need-based scholarship.

Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Howell County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Missouri State University-West Plains6373219.9

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